Bannang Sata (Thai: บันนังสตา, pronounced [bān.nāŋ sā.tāː]; Malay: Benang Setar; Jawi: بنڠ ستر ) is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Yala province, southern Thailand. It is the site of the Bang Lang Dam and reservoir.
Bannang Sata
บันนังสตา | |
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District | |
![]() District location in Yala province | |
Coordinates: 6°16′0″N 101°15′52″E | |
Country | Thailand |
Province | Yala |
Seat | Bannang Sata |
Area | |
• Total | 629.0 km2 (242.9 sq mi) |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 58,616 |
• Density | 84.5/km2 (219/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+7 (ICT) |
Postal code | 95130 |
Geocode | 9503 |
The name Bannang Sata is the Thai corruption of Benang Setar (Jawi: بنڠ ستار), its original Malay name. Benang means 'sewing thread', while setar is a 'tree with small, sour fruit' (Bouea macrophylla).[1]
In the past the district was named Ba Cho (บาเจาะ) controlled by Mueang Raman, created in 1907.[2] The name Ba Cho is a Thai corruption of 'Bachok (Jawi: باچوق), its original Malay name. Later, the district office was moved to a new location and renamed Bannang Sata.[3]
Neighboring districts are (from the northwest clockwise): Yaha, Krong Pinang, and Raman of Yala Province; Rueso and Si Sakhon of Narathiwat province; Than To of Yala Province; and Kedah state of Malaysia.
Bannang Sata is divided into six sub-districts (tambons), which are further subdivided into 50 administrative villages (mubans).
No. | Name | Thai | Villages | Pop.[4] |
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01. | Bannang Sata | บันนังสตา | 11 | 19,445 |
02. | Bacho | บาเจาะ | 05 | 08,318 |
03. | Tano Pute | ตาเนาะปูเต๊ะ | 10 | 09,741 |
04. | Tham Thalu | ถ้ำทะลุ | 05 | 02,998 |
05. | Taling Chan | ตลิ่งชัน | 13 | 13,879 |
06. | Khuean Bang Lang | เขื่อนบางลาง | 06 | 04,235 |
There are two sub-district municipalities (thesaban tambons) in the district:
There are five sub-district administrative organizations (SAO) in the district:
Districts of Yala | |
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